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Lightning to activate Maxwell Crozier from IR

The Lightning are activating Maxwell Crozier from injured reserve before tonight’s game against the Avalanche, head coach Jon Cooper told the team’s beat (including the team’s own Gabby Shirley).

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Olofsson Scores Twice as Avalanche Snap Lightning’s Win Streak

The Colorado Avalanche toppled the Tampa Bay Lightning, 3-2, at home to win their third straight. The win snapped the Lightning’s five-game winning streak.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Lightning activate Max Crozier from injured reserve

The Tampa Bay Lightning activated defenseman Max Crozier off injured reserve. When speaking to the media, head coach Jon Cooper revealed that Crozier will be in the lineup when the team takes on the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

NHL Predictions: November 4th Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / November 3

A look back at October for the Tampa Bay Lightning

In the end, it wasn’t a horrible month for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Sure, six games in that wasn’t the way things were tracking, but a strong finish to the month helped pull the Lightning back into the middle of the pack.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Red-hot Lightning continue Western swing at snake-bitten Avalanche

The Tampa Bay Lightning got off to a rough start this season, but they've turned things around quickly. They began a three-game road trip with a 4-2 victory over Utah on Sunday to push their winning streak to five.

Brandon Hagel News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Lightning’s Brandon Hagel Reclaiming Scoring Touch

The Tampa Bay Lightning (6-4-2) are back in the top three spots in the Atlantic. They’ve been on a five-game winning streak after suffering a four-game losing streak in the middle of October.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Lightning Extend Winning Streak to 5 With Victory Over Mammoth

On Sunday afternoon, we saw the Utah Mammoth make a quick stop at home to play the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Delta Center after closing out a four-game road trip before heading out for another four-game road trip.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / November 2

Lightning Rally Past Mammoth for Fifth Straight Win

After starting the season 1-4-2, the Tampa Bay Lightning have reeled off five wins in a row, the latest being a 4-2 victory over the surging Utah Mammoth.

Jonas Johansson News / Raw Charge / November 2

Jonas Johansson backstops Lightning to 4-2 victory over Mammoth

Jonas Johansson stopped 25-of-27 shots and Jake Guentzel’s third period goal proved to be the difference as the Tampa Bay Lightning picked up their fifth win in a row with a 4-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 2

Lightning tame Mammoth, open trip with 5th straight win

Jake Guentzel had a goal and an assist and the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Utah Mammoth 4-2 on Sunday in Salt Lake City for their fifth straight win.

Conor Geekie News / The Sick Podcast / November 2

Could Conor Geekie Be A Trade Option For The Habs?

With the Montreal Canadiens still looking to add centres to their organization, many names have been linked to the Canadiens as potential trade possibilities.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 2

NHL Predictions: November 2nd Tampa Bay Lightning at Utah Mammoth

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Lightning riding new mentality into clash vs. rested Mammoth

The Tampa Bay Lightning look for their fifth straight win when they visit the Utah Mammoth on Sunday afternoon in Salt Lake City. The Mammoth saw their seven-game winning streak end with a 6-3 loss at the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / November 1

Lightning Bolt Forward With Four Straight Wins

The Tampa Bay Lighting have successfully bolted forward during their last handful of games with a four-game winning streak. They landed their first home win of the season, and one of their veteran players reached a 1000-point milestone.

Shawn Element News / Inside The Rink / October 30

ECHL: Shawn Element Suspended Seven Games

The ECHL Department of Player Safety has announced that they’ve suspended Maine Mariners forward Shawn Element for his actions in Sunday’s game vs Wheeling Nailers.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Lightning are finally putting things together after tough start

One of the teams expected to stand out in the Atlantic Division is starting to look like its former self. The Tampa Bay Lightning had a rough start to the 2025-26 season, losing six of their last seven games, five of which came in regulation.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Lightning’s Charle-Edouard D’Astous’ immediate reaction to scoring first NHL goal

The Tampa Bay Lightning have already celebrated milestones this year, such as Nikita Kucherov joining the 1,000-point club. On Tuesday night, the team celebrated another major moment in an NHL career.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Lightning recall Scott Sabourin, assign Mitchell Chaffee

The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Scott Sabourin and assigned forward Mitchell Chaffee to the AHL.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

NHL Predictions: October 28th – Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Nikita Kucherov News / LWOSports.com / October 27

Tampa Bay Lightning Forward Nikita Kucherov Adds To His Hall of Fame Career

Tampa Bay Lightning veteran star forward Nikita Kucherov has written another chapter in his Hall of Fame career. Kucherov, drafted by Tampa Bay 58th overall

Nikita Kucherov News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Remains Underrated Despite Recording 1,000 Points

For 12 seasons, Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov has quietly put together a Hall of Fame résumé without a ton of fanfare. Kucherov has already lifted the Stanley Cup twice, captured three Art Ross Trophies and one Hart Trophy.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / October 26

Lightning Superstar and HC Add Another Legendary Achievement

Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov recorded a historic milestone in the team’s 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The 32-year-old winger notched a pair of assists to help fuel their victory, and in the process he became the 101st player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / October 25

Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov records 1,000th NHL point

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov recorded the 1,000th point of his National Hockey League career in the second period of Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks.